Saturday, January 7, 2012

New Look for the Foyer Table

Well, after packing away the Christmas decorations, I'm now shopping my home for items that I can use to create fresh looks in the house. Today, I finally got around to my entry table. The last time you saw it, we were all decked out for Christmas. Here is how it looks today:

I wanted to capture some of the sparkle that we had during the holidays; so, I decided to group some of my crystal rose bowls. These bowls, and the candlesticks, were scattered around the house; but, I think they look pretty in front of our foyer mirror, all grouped together. (I used the flash on this shot to capture all of the cuts in the crystal.) Believe it or not, the crystal rose bowl in the front, on the left, was actually a 99¢ find, at my local Goodwill thrift store! While I only used four candlesticks and bowls, the reflection in the mirror gives the illusion of eight. It looks so pretty at night, with the flickering votives!

In front of the grouping, down low, I added this pretty frame that I purchased from Kristen of Kristen's Creations. The black and red work perfectly with the runner on the table and the coordinating pillows, in the chairs.

Instead of putting a photo in the frame, I got an old hymnal out of the piano bench. I used the sheet music from "Amazing Grace". I love the way it turned out!

Along with the frame, I added the iron crown that holds my Lampe Berger scented oil lampe, and a decorative finial. I found the finial last fall, at my local Goodwill, for about $2. It had a shiny gold finish; but I toned it down by wiping on some diluted black craft paint. I think it works well with this vignette.

Finally, I switched out the lamp bases, with lamps from the kitchen, to blend in with the candlesticks. I kept the red lampshades that I already had.

I can only imagine how pretty the rose bowls will look with clusters of white roses in the Spring! (Did I mention that I also have a new obsession with white flowers? LOL)

40 comments:

Hi Shenita, I do some of what your doing, move things around for a little different look. I love the new vignette in your foyer. The table top looks fabulous with the sparkle of the crystal rose bowls. They look amazing on top of the candlessticks. The pop of red in the bow and shades is perfect.Hope you have the best in the New Year!

Shenita, shopping your home is a great way to start off the New Year! What a unique idea you had. And I also am finding I enjoy white more than I once did. I'm looking forward to seeing your flowers in the bowls, too.

It looks great. I love how you framed the sheet music. That is also one of my favorite songs. I think that I may need to head on over to Texas to shop Goodwill..LOL. The one here has mostly clothes and what they do have they want more than is even on the orginal price tag. HAHAHope you have a "Fabulous" weekend,Melissa

Hi Shenita! Oh, my Lord, how beautiful is this? I love those rose bowls on your candlesticks. I was thinkiing that they were attached. You're so creative too. Your home is just one of the most beautiful in blogland and you certainly know how to make things pretty! Come on over to my house and bring a trunkload of your pretties! :)Be a sweetie,Shelia ;)

I always look forward to seeing your blog! I just can't wait see what you do next! I love the tall candlesticks and the framed hymn!. Omg, you really out did yourself! Your creative spirit is contagious, I'm on my way to Goodwill right now! Wish me luck! You have a true gift, thank you for sharing your gift to the blog world!,,,

Looks awesome! I hope to start tearing down my decorations this weekend. That's a great look you created and the frame with the hymnal page is precioius! I love the iron crown! I tried to find a crown through the holiday season and never did come across one! I love it with the feathers! You rock!

Yes, white flowers will look awesome in the rose bowls. I love how the reflection in the mirror doubles the amount of crystal sparkle. What a great idea to put these two items together. I, too, like to shop my own home, and putting like things in groupings like you've done make such a big impact.

Oh my goodness Shenita, your foyer table is stunning! I'm loving all your crystal bowls and the luxurious reflection in the mirror, just lovely my friend. I have a giveaway and all you have to do is visit me and comment on it and it's for my year of blogging and getting to know you all! Lots of hugs,FABBY

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